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Definitions for trappings
ˈtræp ɪŋztrap·pings
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Princeton's WordNet
furnishing, trappingsnoun
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Trappingsnoun
Etymology: This word John Minsheu derives from drap, French, cloath.
Caparisons and steeds,
Bases and tinsel trappings, gorgeous knights
At joust and tournament. John Milton.These indeed seem,
But I have that within which passeth shew;
These but the trappings and the suits of woe. William Shakespeare.He has fair words, rich trappings, and large promises; but works only for his master. Roger L'Estrange.
The points of honour poets may produce,
Trappings of life, for ornament, not use. Dryden.Such pageantry be to the people shown;
There boast thy horse’s trappings, and thy own. Dryden.Draw him strictly so,
That all who view the piece may know
He needs no trappings of fictitious fame. Dryden.In ships decay’d no mariner confides,
Lur’d by the gilded stern and painted sides;
Yet at a ball unthinking fools delight,
In the gay trappings of a birth-day night. Jonathan Swift.
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trappings
Trappings refer to the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or job. They also refer to the distinctive clothing, decorations, and equipment related to a specific activity or purpose. The term often implies these things are superficial or showy accessories.
Webster Dictionary
Trappings
that which serves to trap or adorn; ornaments; dress; superficial decorations
Trappings
specifically, ornaments to be put on horses
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
trappings
See Housing.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of trappings in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of trappings in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of trappings in a Sentence
There is so much up in the air, there are the trappings of a functioning state, but it is like a functioning state lying on a sea of Jello...The ground is so unstable and shifting.
I think a lot of people just don’t understand Harry’s thinking on this, at a very simple level – take away all the royal trappings – he should be attending the Thanksgiving Service of his grandfather. He should be supporting his grandmother, regardless of the fact that she is queen. On a simple family level, he should be there. And I think that’s how most people [in the U.K.] feel right now. He could come on his own easily. Even Meghan and the kids can remain safely in California. He should be there.
It is against liberalism, against globalised society, against science, against intellectuals, against multiculturalism and all the [trappings of] modern society.
One of the ironies, as some have observed, is that the secular project has itself become a religion, pursued with religious fervor. It is taking on all the trappings of a religion – including inquisitions and excommunication. Those who defy the creed risk a figurative burning at the stake – social, educational, and professional ostracism and exclusion waged through lawsuits and savage social media campaigns.
We need to make international films like Garrone's and Sorrentino's. They have all the trappings of international cinema, we need to start to export our films, just like they did in the golden years of our cinema.
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